What would have been delight formerly was now a cause for fear.

She, almost an old woman! There was an incredible commotion in the business world when the news became known.

The younger branch of Desvarennes had witnessed Jeanne's arrival with little satisfaction, and were still more gloomy when they learned that the chances of their succeeding to great wealth were over.
Still they did not lose all hopes.

At thirty-five years of age one cannot always tell how these little affairs will come off.

An accident was possible.